When a local restaurant changes its recipe for a particular dish, it may advertise by saying it is “Now Better!” But what happens if later they discover a further improved recipe? How would they communicate this? What is better than “better”? Some might say that the new recipe would be “more better.” Is that accurate? …
Suppose you have three big buckets, all of which have water inside. One bucket has 1 liter of water, the second has 2 liters of water, and the third has 20 liters of water. Is it correct to say that the third bucket has much more water than the other two? It is correct to …
We are often expected to complete tasks immediately. Sometimes we cannot do what someone asks right away, but we mean to do it as soon as possible. In these cases, we have to give a realistic timeline while reassuring the person we will do what they need. It is incorrect to say “at earliest” to …
Everyone has opinions. Everything we see and do shape the way we view the world. These views are valid to us, but it’s important to specify when something is our own opinion rather than a verified fact. If you need to do this, is it correct to say “in my opinion”? It is correct to …
You may have encountered the phrase “attached herewith” in an email or letter. It is clear that the writer wants to direct your attention to a separate file or document, but the phrase sounds a little unusual. Did the writer get it wrong, or is it correct to say “attached herewith”? It is correct to …
English has many rules that make learning correct spelling and grammar easier. Sometimes, words like comparative adverbs break these rules, causing confusing irregularities. It is helpful to memorize which adverbs are irregular so you can speak and write correctly. It is correct to say “more often” when one thing happens more regularly than another. Use …